Penelope Ann Miller

About Penelope Ann Miller

Born Penelope Andrea Miller on January 13, 1964, Penelope Ann Miller, occasionally known by the shortened moniker Penelope Miller, is a celebrated figure in American acting. Her professional journey commenced on the theatrical stage, making her debut in the original 1985 staging of Biloxi Blues. Her talent was further recognized with a Tony Award nomination for her role in the 1989 revival of Our Town.

Miller made significant inroads into major Hollywood productions, particularly during the late eighties and early nineties. Her filmography from this prolific period includes notable appearances in Adventures in Babysitting (1987), Biloxi Blues (1988), Big Top Pee-wee (1988), The Freshman (1990), Awakenings (1990), Kindergarten Cop (1990), Other People's Money (1991), Year of the Comet (1992), and Carlito's Way (1993). The latter performance earned her a prestigious Golden Globe Award nomination. She later returned to the Broadway boards in 1995, originating a role in the stage adaptation of On the Waterfront. Beyond these highlights, Miller has also starred in The Relic (1997) and delivered supporting performances in films such as Chaplin (1992), Along Came a Spider (2001), and the critically acclaimed The Artist (2011).